This book was beautifully written! I was so drawn to the way Katie McGarry wrote this book, and the plot was just amazing. The author did such a good job in writing these characters. Rachel, the main character, was so well written. She has so much depth to her character, her anxiety problem was so relatable. Isaiah was really loving and cute. Their interactions were so adorable. I couldn't put this book down at all. I'm so excited for the fourth book in the series!
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
A new student review of Crash Into You by Katie McGarry
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
A new student review of Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky
Sticky Fingers by Sophie Maletsky, is one of the best instructive crafts book that I have read. The way she uses pictures and descriptive words makes it very easy to follow the directions and not skip steps. Before I wrote this, I chose to complete a project from every difficulty level to see how easy it was to follow along while creating. I have truly enjoyed doing the different projects and I would most definitely suggest this book to people who are looking for fun crafts.
A new student review of Take Me On by Katie McGarry
The author has done a very good job. The characters were well-developed.
A new student review of Winter Falls (Twin Willows Trilogy) by Nicole Maggi
I overall enjoyed Winter Falls. It was well-written, engaging, and with an intriguing premise, I couldn’t put it down. I could relate to the main character, Alessia, and liked her overall as a character. Sure, she made some brash decisions, but I rooted for her throughout the book. Additionally, Alessia and her best friend, Jenny, were hilarious. I loved their interactions and banter. Jonah was also quite a good love interest. Jonah seems attractive, sweet, and has just the right amount of mystery, I enjoyed watching his and Alessia’s relationship develop. However, their relationship was one of the things I had a problem with in the book. He began to consume a lot of her time, and I would have liked more on Alessia’s friendships and the Benandanti instead.
In that same vein, my main issue with this book was that I wanted more on the Benandanti and some of the characters. The Benandanti and its workings are still pretty unknown to Alessia by the end of Winter Falls, and a good portion of Alessia’s training wasn’t shown in the book. However, as this is going to be a trilogy, I hope that the Benandanti’s secrets will be revealed as the series continues. In terms of characters, I would have also liked more information on Alessia’s father and on Jonah’s twin sister. However, like the Benandanti, I bet there will be more on them later in the series. The ending was also somewhat abrupt, but again, it’s the first book. The plot twist at the end just makes me want to read on.
In summary, Winter Falls is a solid beginning to the Twin Willows trilogy, introducing an intriguing plot and relatable characters. I genuinely liked Alessia, Jenny, and Jonah. Also, the fact that the Benandanti was actually a real organization adds even more awesomeness to the book. I would recommend Winter Falls to any paranormal fan, and those who enjoy a good romance.
A new student review of Take Me On by Katie McGarry
We all know some characters are just way too perfect in books, this book does not have that problem. This book actually has it backwards, the characters all have faults, lots of them. That's okay though because this book show the growth of the characters and how they overcome the faults they have. This book really felt good to read because of that.
Katie McGarry has crafted a novel that will stick with me for a lifetime. This novel isn't perfection, but it's still beautiful and that's what I love about it. It's still so raw and I can just dive so deep into it. This is an amazing book that everyone should read. It's just a book to make you feel like change it okay and that even if things aren't okay then will be in time.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
A new student review of The Shadow Lantern by Teresa Flavin
An interesting book that I would recommend to many other readers that are into the supernatural. Although it would be best to read the 1st and 2nd book of the series. Not knowing it was a series made the story a bit confusing. Although after reading farther into the story, you could understand many of the things that are going on. I believe it was an amazing book, I just wish the series would continue on.
A new student review of Mistry by Moonlight by Claire Merchant
I truely enjoyed MIstry By Moonlight. It had an amazing plot, and i couldn't put the book down. It was an addictive read, as well as a life lesson. It showed how she changed herself because she didn't like her past self, but wasn't happy with the person she changed into. She turned mistrustful of people's motivations toward her and how people who she thought were friends never were. I say anyone who enjoys action and romance would enjoy this read.
Friday, August 22, 2014
A new student review of Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky
"Sticky Fingers DIY Duct Tape Projects" is a great book with great DIY projects. I loved the bow and recommend it to beginners. On some instructions I was a little confused but understood after a while. If you're interested in reviewing this book, you should get about 3 or 4 rolls of big tape and 3 or 4 of little tape because some projects use a lot of big and little tape. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to make stuff or would like to make duct tape crafts with a family member of any age.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
A new student review of Quantum Spirit - Apocalypse by Sallie Haws
Quantum Spirit is a fascinating book, giving you second thoughts as to whether the reality you know is the only one. Though a wonderfully written book, it has content that I would not consider appropriate for younger children ( ten or below.) It has a fast moving plot line that keeps you reading. I would recomend this to teenagers interested in the paranormal.
A new student review of The Secret Ingredient by Stewart Lewis
This book comes alive from the pages. It captures the absolute best of our humanity. Olivia seems so real. She isn't perfect, but she's so full of hope and possibility that it seems there is nowhere to go but up. Olivia's journey sucks you in and you find yourself looking for the secret ingredient as hard as Olivia is. Around every corner is a surprise that brings you one step closer to your prize; life's secret ingredient. I would recommend this book to any young adult reader, but especially to those with an interest in food.